Jealousy is such a bad look.
Almost. I like free stuff like anybody else. But I have SOME scruples. I wouldn't sell my soul for a silly truck or some doodads.
We have a Rear Locker on our XLT Sport 4x4 which is a MUST, upgraded the suspension for $1500 which we would have done anyway FX4 or not and added the Terrain Management switch (enabled it and off road modes with Forscan). Only thing we don't get is Trail Control which we don't need and last I checked there is not a forscan hack for that yet. Would have put the aftermarket skids that we have on it as well.
This is kind of a weird mindset man. Like yes, MSRP on the wheels and tires might be $2080, but the FX-4 doesnt come WITHOUT wheels and tires, and the extra set certainly isnt thrown into the bed when you drive off the lot.
Try trail control on somebody else's truck sometime. Not saying you need it or should have it, but it's worth learning about.
I can understand your sentiment towards the stock skid plates, no they are not designed to pivot the truck around while perched on a big bolder but they will protect the pans of the engine/tranny and TC for at least one good hit if you got your line wrong that would have other wise wrote those very expensive assemblies into almost worthless recyclables. Peace of mind for very little extra outlay.
Odd.
Hi Charlie,
The Punnisher Decals require $7K in full suspension make over to mid travel 2.5 adjustable, remote reservoirs, Billet UCA 's , Billet tie rod ends, and progressive leaf spring pack with the shorter bump stops..
Some options are worth it. The lariat premium for my year was definitely worth the price difference. Leather, audio upgrade, led headlights... definitely worth the few grand. Wish I could have ordered in a reasonable time frame.
I understand that Phil ( and I read that thread ), I love my FX4 Ranger, it's a great truck. I'd still pick one over the Toyota taco that everybody seems to love ( I have no idea why ). I've wheeled it in some pretty good spots in Nor-Cal, it's been on 3 wheels more than a handful of times. I was just making a point to a guy who was insinuating that the stock skid plates were worthless and should be thrown in the trash. I think they are fine compromise between nothing and bulletproof but weigh #250 or more pounds. That being said, if I'm going out to the Rubicon I'm not taking my Ranger. I have a Jeep or two for that kinda crap.
Why I went simple with the STX Special Edition, I went from a loaded Grand Cherokee to a base truck, still got 8 inch touch screen and Sat Radio. Android Auto allows me Navigation, otherwise it's no frills and let's me build more my way. I've done all of the work on it myself.
This man gets it. If I'm headed out to tackle some gnarly stuff I'm taking my POS YJ before my $40k truck.
You're preaching to the choir here bud. My truck had every box checked except factory spray in liner.
You're making my exact point. The $3800 or whatever it costs to upgrade to the tremor package, IMO is a complete waste of money. In the aftermarket you can get the exact tires, wheels, and suspension that you want for $3800 or less, and still have all of your stuck stuff to sell to the highest bidder on marketplace. All in you're probably more like $2800 or $2400 once you sell what you took off.
